As autumn’s chill swept across Wales, September brought eerie encounters and chilling tales to the Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast. From restless spirits to haunted castles and the terrifying duality of the Welsh hobgoblin, Mark Rees explored the spine-tingling side of Welsh folklore. Here’s a look at the month’s must-listen episodes.
💀 EP70: Trapped Spirits & Hidden Treasure
Are some restless spirits doomed to wander the earth until their treasure is unearthed?
This episode delves into three gripping accounts of haunted treasure, where the living are dragged into ghostly quests to uncover hidden riches. From eerie folk tales to harrowing real-life hauntings, these stories reveal the unsettling price of crossing paths with a spirit in search of eternal peace.
🔗 Listen now to uncover the chilling truth behind these ghostly encounters.
👻 EP69: The Poltergeist Fairies — The Welsh Hobgoblin
What happens when a once-helpful fairy turns sinister? Meet the Bwbach, a Welsh hobgoblin with an unpredictable nature.
On the surface, this mischievous household fairy might seem like a harmless helper, but when angered, it transforms into a vengeful phantom with ghost-like powers. Discover the terrifying tales of people driven from their homes—or worse—by this dual-natured spirit.
🔗 Unveil the dark side of the Welsh hobgoblin in this spine-tingling episode.
🏰 EP68: The White Lady of Oystermouth Castle
Does a White Lady haunt one of Swansea’s most mysterious castles?
For centuries, locals have whispered tales of a spectral woman in white who appears on the battlements of Oystermouth Castle after nightfall. Is she watching over the village of Mumbles, or waiting to be summoned in a ghostly ritual? Mark Rees unravels the truth behind this chilling legend.
🔗 Dare to discover the haunting history of the White Lady.
🔮 EP67: A Victorian Séance
A group of friends expecting light entertainment at a 19th-century séance soon found themselves trapped in a waking nightmare.
In this episode, Mark Rees recounts the shocking real-life tale of a Victorian séance that spiraled out of control. With deathlike fingers appearing, tables shaking, and lights flickering in mid-air, was it the work of the dead—or something even more sinister?
🔗 Step into the darkened room where psychic activity ran wild.
🗡️ EP66: The Giant’s Body
Could the gruesome death of a giant hold the key to one of Wales’ greatest natural resources?
This traditional folk tale tells the story of a happy fairy-filled valley turned grim when a monstrous giant arrives. Discover how the valley’s inhabitants band together to defeat their terrifying foe—and how the giant’s rotting body might have given rise to the discovery of coal in the Welsh valleys.
🔗 Explore this fascinating blend of folklore and history.
Enjoy these stories? Check out Mark’s books!
For more ghost stories and spooky tales, explore Mark Rees’ full library of books on Welsh folklore and the paranormal. From haunted castles to curious customs, his work delves deep into the eerie and extraordinary world of Wales.
Want Mark to appear on your show? Whether for a podcast, documentary, event or anything else, it would be great to hear from you!